Who is lying here? Former racer and brother of motoring legend Ralf Schumacher (49) announced a few weeks ago that he has been in a relationship with French partner Etienne for over two years. After coming out, he received a huge wave of support. But one of the exceptions was his ex-wife Cora, who now came forward quite disappointed and described her feelings…
A few weeks ago, Ralf Schumacher announced his homosexual orientation and received a lot of applause for this step. For example, his son David also expressed his support. After all, the former competitor admitted that it is nothing new for those closest to him, but he decided to take this step in order to avoid all kinds of speculation. However, one of the strangest reactions was shown by his ex-wife Cora. She posted a photo from her wedding day and wrote: “Tears speak louder than words.”
Fans didn’t quite know how to interpret her attitude. But after Cora’s last statement, it’s clear. “I wish Ralf would have involved me or at least initiated me into it. I would consider it a sign of respect,” she told Der Spiegel. According to her, she learned about Schumacher’s relationship with a man only from the media. “It made my heart ache,” despaired Cora, who was said to be upset that the impression was created as if Ralf had already introduced his ex to Etienne, which she called a lie. According to the website Heute.at, however, Ralf’s lawyers refuted that the German learned everything from a post on social networks.
Ralf and Cora sealed their relationship with a wedding in 2001 and their son David was born in the same year. They divorced after 14 years. According to Schumacher, the problems arose practically immediately after David was born. “I felt like an old sneaker that someone had put away in the corner,” she complained that she felt lonely. There were also rumors that Ralf was into men.
“These rumors have gotten worse and worse over the years. I believed him, I believed him blindly. That’s why the word was sacred to me,” Cora Schumacher said. “I feel abused, robbed of my best years. Was he being honest with me? And most of all, did he love me at all?’ Cora asked, feeling compelled to “edit her public image”. “Did he even think for a moment about what the consequences would be for me?” she regretted it.
Ralf Schumacher announced on social networks that he is in a relationship with a man.